[Duo2400] Re: Caution Helen! Duo 230 battery

[ElBrio at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/24/03 5:16:36 PM, cacanne at chibardun.net writes:

>> Andrew's procedure on rebuilding the battery for your Duo is
>> excellent, but an important detail was omitted. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN
>> CUTTING THE CASE.
and

>That is exactly why I do not recommend using a rotary cutter to open the
>case,

Hmmm....guess I should have been a tad clearer.  I cut the three sides that 
have no contacts ("back and sides, not the front") and then simply prise the 
case open.  No cut cables, etc.  I've also tried the ole "freeze the sucker 
and smack it" trick, doesn't work as well (get the case cold and the bond 
between the top and bottom <<may>> break when smacked against a hard 
surface).  If you are VERY careful, an Exacto knife works well.  I just don't 
recommend it, as this can cause serious injury if you don't know how to 
handle a knife (this from a guy that carries 3 on a daily basis....envelopes 
are scared to death of me <<grin>>).  

Anyway, may your battery rebuilding be blessed with success!

Cheers!
Andrew